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October 29, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents attack Yobe village

Suspected members of the Boko Haram sect have attacked Goniri village in Yobe state. According to a villager, the insurgents came in from the western flank of the village but were repelled by soldiers. “The soldiers had been on red alert since the attack on Sasawa village last Tuesday, making them battle ready,” the source... Read More

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October 16, 2017

Cameroonians invade Cross River village, shoot six

Six residents of Danare, a village in Boki local government area of Cross River state have allegedly been shot after Gendarmes from Bodam community in Cameroon invaded the village. Commissioner of Police in the state, Hafiz Inuwa confirmed the incident. Inuwa said the residents told him that they were preparing to retaliate because Cameroonians had encroached their... Read More

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September 18, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill Imam, 4 others in Borno village

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Sunday killed the Chief Imam of Kurmiri village in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno state. According to reports, four other persons were also killed in the invasion on the village. How it happened: The insurgents reportedly stormed the village with Ak47 rifles, knives and machetes. The victims were also said... Read More

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September 8, 2017

Gunmen ‘kill 20’ in Plateau village

Suspected gunmen have killed at least 20 people in a night attack at Ancha Village of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to a resident, the attack took place in the late hours of Thursday. Spokesperson of the Plateau Police Command, ASP Terna Tyopev, confirmed the attack but could not give details. “Yes,... Read More

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August 10, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents attack Adamawa village, burn houses

Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday attacked villagers in Ghumbili community in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, Vanguard reports. This comes days after seven people were killed in Mildu village in the same local government. Chairman of Madagali Local Government Council, Yusuf Muhammed, told newsmen that the attack lasted from 11 p.m. on Wednesday... Read More

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September 27, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today 1. Lagos warns against cholera outbreak The Lagos State government has warned its citizens about the recent outbreak of cholera after 45 cases of the disease were recorded at Isolo Local Council Area of the state. 2. Melaye tell FCT Minister to slaughter stray cows Senator... Read More

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236 Boko Haram captives rescued by Nigerian Army

In furtherance of its anti-terrorism campaign, Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, announced that it had rescued more than 236 persons including 12 infants from Boko Haram hideouts in Borno state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman. “The Nigerian troops deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE and their... Read More

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‘Please don’t leave, they will attack us again’ | Enugu community beg Police

Following the bloody attack on the Ukpabi Nimbo, a community in the Uzo-Uwani area of Enugu State, by bloodthirsty Fulani herdsmen, residents, on Tuesday, blamed security forces for the attack, saying they failed to act despite credible intelligence before the attack. The villagers expressed their grievance when the state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, paid a visit... Read More

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Welcome to the village where they drink the same water with goats (PHOTO)

by Chinwe Okafor Vanguard recently paid a visit to Taran and Gaukaka-Lasauya communities of Bauchi State for the instance of the leadership of WaterAid Nigeria, a civil society organisation, CSO, and it was discovered that in these rural communities were men, pregnant women, youth and children whose appearance evoked sympathy. According to the report, in Taran community, there was only one... Read More

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September 12, 2014

Terrible: How Gov. Amaechi’s uncle was murdered in Rivers

by Isi Esene The Rivers State Government today announced the death of Sabinus Ordu, an uncle to Governor Rotimi Amaechi. In a statement released by the state Commissioner for Information, Ibim Semenitari, the man was reportedly murdered in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. His body was found in the bush on Monday... Read More

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Opinion: Our gruelling journey out of Boko Haram death camp

by Bolarinwa Gidado Our government? Did I just say that? Do we have any, really? ‘Government’ is one of my best subjects in school and I remember being taught the duties and rights of citizens and governments. One of them, if I remember clearly is the government’s duty to protect its citizens, and I... Read More

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Benue crisis: Fulani herdsmen kill 22 people in Suswam’s village

by Adeola Balogun Barely 3 days after the Governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam, escaped an attack by Fulani mercenaries by the whiskers, his hometown has been ransacked by the mercenaries. The governor’s village at Anyii in the Logo Local Government Area of the state was invaded by the marauders who are said to have killed... Read More

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January 15, 2014

World’s Dirtiest Man: This man hasn’t taken his bath in 60 YEARS & smokes animal FAECES (PHOTOS)

He’s single and he’s looking for love. But, to win his heart, you’d have to accept his rather unconventional lifestyle. Amou Haji has not washed for 60 years, because he believes being clean will make him sick, and his favourite food is rotten porcupine. Smoking hot: The man who hasn’t bathed for 60 years, Amou... Read More

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January 2, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: 2014 and the Lazarus at our gate

by Olusegun Adeniyi The moral here is that we should stop pretending that the need of one so near to us is not our concern. To embark on an authentic journey of faith, we must begin to light an exemplary candle in the darkness of poverty and want. And the best way to do that... Read More

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December 13, 2013

Elnathan John: This is how to be an African writer

by Elnathan John An African writer must love rights. Human rights. Womens rights. Gay rights. Animal rights. In that order. If you do not understand it, Google it. That is what the fast internet in your new first world country is for. To take this advice, first you have to be black. But so as... Read More

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November 28, 2013

Father of former Super Eagles defender abducted in Anambra

by Akintomiwa Agbaje On his way back from church on Monday, kidnappers abducted the 83-year-old father of a former Super Eagles player, Chikelue Iloenyosi, in Njikoka Local Government, Anambra State. Witnesses say that the abductors blocked and extracted him from Chikelue father’s car before speeding off in another car Ex-Super Eagles player, Iloenyosi has confirmed the development. The... Read More

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September 26, 2013

Demola Rewaju: The sheer arrogance of (most) medical doctors

by Demola Rewaju But have you ever noticed that doctors have the worst handwriting among professionals? You never can guess or tell what it is they are writing or scribbling – very frustrating for those of us who like to read every piece of written material. I think they write like that so they can... Read More

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September 25, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Ex-BBA housemate, Karen Igho returns to the village… or not

by Oge Okonkwo Former BBA winner, Karen Igho, must have relocated to the village recently as that would be explanation for the location where the photo was taken completing the look with a water container on her head, cloth tied around her neck and slippers she is putting on… or is it just for an... Read More

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August 15, 2013

“They promised to pay me N15,000”: Court remands boy, 15, for killing 5-year-old boy in Zamfara

by Oge Okonkwo A 15-year-old boy, Umaru Abu, was brought before the Zamfara Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for killing a five-year-old boy. According to what the Prosecutor, Daniel Longwal told the court, Umaru who hails from Dutsi village, Anka Local Government Area, of Zamfara state, deceived the deceased, Abdulaziz Ibrahim, into a farm to go and catch birds,... Read More

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Poetic murderer: Suspect slaughters 5 people in Japanese village… then writes poem about it

Japanese police are hunting a poetry writing killer after the bodies of five people were discovered in a remote mountain village. Three bodies were discovered on Sunday after two houses were burned to the ground in a secluded hamlet in western Yamaguchi prefecture. Then on Monday a further two victims were found. Investigators said they... Read More

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Chill out, NDLEA: Tonto Dikeh is ‘serving her 15 years already…’ (LOOK)

by Akan Ido After the accusations, threats and denials of Indian hemp abuse from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and actress, Tonto Dikeh, the actress has apparently returned to her day job. The controversial actress recently shared pictures of scenes from an upcoming Nollywood movie in a remote area in the country. Dikeh... Read More

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“I lost about N7.5 million worth of goods” – Victims of Apapa fire cry for help

by Rachel Ogbu Tales of woe and desperation were captured yesterday following the fire at the Speedwell Plaza, otherwise known as Trinity Spare Parts Market, in Olodi Apapa, Lagos. The fire which was believed to have destroyed up to 150 shops left many traders in total despair. The traders called on the and Lagos State Government... Read More

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Disaster: Fire razes 150 spare parts shops in Apapa

by Rachel Ogbu At least 150 shops, including properties has been burnt to the ground following a tragic fire Sunday at the Trinity Spare Parts Market in the Olodi Apapa area of Ajegunle, Lagos, on Sunday, June 9. Unconfirmed reports claim an electrical power surge in one of the shops at a section of the plaza... Read More

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Gunmen kill 5 people in Kaduna

by Akan Ido Gunmen have reportedly killed five people at Danmusa- Zonkoro village in Katsaya District in Chikun local government of Kaduna State. Reports say the village has been under attack since last week leading to the death of the victims. A resident of the village spoke to the press saying, “The recent killing was on... Read More

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Photo of the Day: This is how to travel from the village to ‘the abroad’

by Isi Esene Looking at this lady’s picture, you can’t help but wonder – even for a slight second – if her baby is in the luggage on her back. Be warned – you will be stealing this luggage at your own risk. Taking ingenuity to yet another level, are we? – [Photo: H/T @InAnAfricnHouse]

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Sickening: Mentally ill man locked in a cage for 11 years by his own mother (PHOTOS)

The sickening story of how a mother has been forced to cage and shackle her mentally ill son in a homemade cage for 11 years has emerged from China. The 74-year-old Wang Muxiang made the cage after her son Wu Yuanhong murdered a teenager in his village in Ruichang, Jiangxi Province, while reportedly suffering an... Read More

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Opinion: City pastors have taken all the tithes & offerings, and village pastors have been abandoned

by Obinna Akukwe The practice of city pastors commandeering all the tithes and offerings to themselves while pauperizing their village counterparts is one of the reasons every pastor is running to the city to establish a church. Tithes and offerings are biblical injunctions which a religious faithful or lover of God uses to show appreciation... Read More

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Temie Giwa: Go back to your village (Y! FrontPage)

by Temie Giwa The other reason I have spent my life wandering around the world is to take up a chance to make my fortune and I am still work in progress. I assume most people who leave their homes have similar reasons. It happened Wednesday afternoon at around 5pm on the Lekki-Epe expressway. A... Read More

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February 7, 2013

Jungle justice: Leopard mobbed and hanged by villagers after it attacked 3 people and savaged man’s face (PICTURED)

Indian villagers beat a leopard and hanged it from a tree after the beast savaged three people in the state of Assam. These photos were taken yesterday in the village of Choriyakhola Bisiondoi in the Golokgunj area, which is rife with the ferocious animals. The leopard entered the house of Haren Roy and attacked him... Read More

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October 23, 2012

Life is not hard: 10 tips for coping without ‘okada’

by michealfreesoul These tips are guaranteed to elevate you to the next level of an ‘okada’-free Lagos state. If they aren’t, your case is too hard abeg. Ok let’s go… 10. Buy shoe protectors. Replace as the need arises. 9. In relation to number 10, carry an extra pair of foot wear. (preferably slippers) in... Read More

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